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Gods & Kings on Earth

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In ancient Egyptian mythology, deities once ruled as kings and waged epic battles for power. Join Foy Scalf, PhD, Head of Research Archives at the Oriental Institute, to learn how ...

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

In ancient Egyptian mythology, deities once ruled as kings and waged epic battles for power.

Toddler Art (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Toddler Art:

Hear a story and make an art project! It’s a perfect opportunity for toddlers to express themselves and develop fine motor skills in a supportive environment. Aprons are provided. ...

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Toddler Art

Hear a story and make an art project! It’s a perfect opportunity for toddlers to express themselves and develop fine motor skills in a supportive environment. Aprons are provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

After Hours: Giant Candy Land (Grades 7-12)

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lobby at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Venture though the Lollipop Woods and over the Gumdrop Mountains on our larger-than-life Candy Land game board to be the first player to reach Candy Castle!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Venture though the Lollipop Woods and over the Gumdrop Mountains on our larger-than-life Candy Land game board to be the first player to reach Candy Castle!

Family Storytime (All Ages)

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy a storytime with stories, songs and rhymes!

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy a storytime with stories, songs and rhymes!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Cuentos para la Familia: Nieve Espectacular / Family Storytime: Spectacular Snow

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
En Español
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Event Details:

¿Te encanta la nieve? Si es así, ven a esta hora de cuentos inspirada en la nieve que incluye historias, una actividad y un regalo. / Do you love snow? If so, come to our storytime...

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: En Español
Event Details:

¿Te encanta la nieve? Si es así, ven a esta hora de cuentos inspirada en la nieve que incluye historias, una actividad y un regalo. / Do you love snow?

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come to this FREE English Language Learning Course presented by the College of Dupage. The class meets each Monday & Wednesday from 2/3-5/19. Registration & Testing will...

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Come to this FREE English Language Learning Course presented by the College of Dupage. The class meets each Monday & Wednesday from 2/3-5/19.

Registration & Testing will be held on 1/27 & 1/29 from 6:30-8:30pm.

Baby Time (Ages 0-2 + Guardian)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Baby Time:

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled baby storytimes. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help babies learn and grow.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Baby Time

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled baby storytimes. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help babies learn and grow.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

ELL Conversation Group (Women Only)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
En Español
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.  

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español

ELL Conversation Group

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

 

Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Book Club: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Winter Book Club:

Read or listen to a preselected book at home and discuss it at the monthly meeting.  Each registrant will receive a complimentary copy of the book, while supplies last.  ...

Event Details:

Growing up as the only child of affluent and overprotective parents, Norma, troubled by recurring dreams and visions that seem more like memories than imagination, searches for the...

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 24

Winter Book Club

Read or listen to a preselected book at home and discuss it at the monthly meeting.  Each registrant will receive a complimentary copy of the book, while supplies last. 

Event Details:

Growing up as the only child of affluent and overprotective parents, Norma, troubled by recurring dreams and visions that seem more like memories than imagination, searches for the truth, leading her to the blueberry fields of Maine, where a famil

Baby Time (Ages 0-2 + Guardian)

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Baby Time:

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled baby storytimes. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help babies learn and grow.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Baby Time

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun-filled baby storytimes. In addition to books, we focus on songs, games, and motion to help babies learn and grow.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Toddler Time (Ages 2-4 + Guardian)

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Bingo Party (Grades 1-3)

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Grade School
Event Details:

Join us for the game of chance where excitement builds with every number called. If luck’s on your side, you could be shouting, “Bingo!” and walk away with an exciting prize.

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Grade School
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for the game of chance where excitement builds with every number called. If luck’s on your side, you could be shouting, “Bingo!” and walk away with an exciting prize.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Glenbard School District Financial Aid Workshop

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Teen, Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for this important financial aid workshop.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for this important financial aid workshop.

Getting Started with PowerPoint

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Computer Study
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need to make effective presentations for class or business? Or even a simple slideshow for birthdays, etc.? PowerPoint is one of the oldest and most trusted presentation programs a...

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Study
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Need to make effective presentations for class or business? Or even a simple slideshow for birthdays, etc.? PowerPoint is one of the oldest and most trusted presentation programs around.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.  

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

 

Bright Star Touring Theatre Presents: George Washington Carver and Friends (All Ages)

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

In this fast-paced introduction to the heroes of Black History, the lives and accomplishments of George Washington Carver, Madame C.J. Walker, Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, a...

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

In this fast-paced introduction to the heroes of Black History, the lives and accomplishments of George Washington Carver, Madame C.J. Walker, Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, and more are brought to life on stage!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

College of Dupage: FREE English Language Learning Course

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Community Room 1 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
En Español
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: En Español

Bingo Afternoon

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors (60+)
Bingo Afternoon:

Join us for the game of chance where excitement builds with every number called. If luck’s on your side, you could be shouting, “Bingo!” and walk away with an exciting prize.

Event Details:

Join us for the game of chance where excitement builds with every number called. If luck’s on your side, you could be shouting, “Bingo!” and walk away with an exciting prize.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Adults, Seniors (60+)

Bingo Afternoon

Join us for the game of chance where excitement builds with every number called. If luck’s on your side, you could be shouting, “Bingo!” and walk away with an exciting prize.

Event Details:

Join us for the game of chance where excitement builds with every number called. If luck’s on your side, you could be shouting, “Bingo!” and walk away with an exciting prize.

El Mago Magic Show (All Ages)

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Community Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
En Español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for a bilingual magic show! El Mago will entertain everyone with his tricks for all ages. Presented in English and Spanish. / ¡Acompáñanos a un espectáculo de magia bilingu...

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: En Español
Event Details:

Join us for a bilingual magic show! El Mago will entertain everyone with his tricks for all ages. Presented in English and Spanish. / ¡Acompáñanos a un espectáculo de magia bilingue!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

ELL Conversation Group

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
ELL Study
Age Group:
Adults
ELL Conversation Group:

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.  

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL Study

ELL Conversation Group

Practice English skills at these free, drop-in ELL groups.

 

Family Lego Party (All Ages)

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room 2 at Glenside Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Family
Family Lego Party:

We’ll bring the LEGO bricks; you bring the creativity! Whether you’re a LEGO master or a beginning brick builder, this event promises fun for the whole family.

Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Community Room 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: STEM

Family Lego Party

We’ll bring the LEGO bricks; you bring the creativity! Whether you’re a LEGO master or a beginning brick builder, this event promises fun for the whole family.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all.  If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the library. 

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Flores Machacadas de Bricolaje (Adultos) / DIY Pounded Flowers (Adults)

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story and Craft Room at Glenside Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Nuestra sencilla técnica de machacado de flores facilita la transformación de flores frescas en una hermosa obra de arte. / Our simple flower-pounding technique makes it easy to tr...

Required
Library Branch: Glenside Library
Room: Story and Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Nuestra sencilla técnica de machacado de flores facilita la transformación de flores frescas en una hermosa obra de arte. / Our simple flower-pounding technique makes it easy to transform fresh flowers into a gorgeous art piece.